increase

The amount by which something increases.

“they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare”

The act of increasing something.

“he gave me an increase in salary”

A quantity that is added.

A process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important.

“the increase in unemployment”

A change resulting in an increase.

“the increase is scheduled for next month”

Become bigger or greater in amount.

“The amount of work increased”

Make bigger or more.

“The boss finally increased her salary”

“The university increased the number of students it admitted”